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Challenges to Stem Cell Patents in Europe and the U.S.

A. Antony Pfeffer & John Murray

New methods of stem cell research, such as the recent conversion of skin cells into stem cells, may escape ethical barriers that currently exist in European patent law. In addition to their potential ability to sidestep the ethical barriers to patenting stem cells, these new research approaches can open new scope for researchers to perform stem cell research in the United States.

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Across the Great Divide: Dealing with the Legal Profession's Generation Gaps

Douglas B. Richardson

To manage today's younger-generations lawyers effectively, law firm and law department managers must relate to them as individuals, validate their self-interest, and communicate with them candidly and realistically.

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Finding and Working with Consultants

Sharon Meit Abrahams

This article provides pointers as to how to hire the best consultant for your firm's job and how to ensure the work product you desire.

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Dealing with Merger Financial Data

Jonathan S. Kuo

When two law firms undertake merger discussions, they eventually exchange financial information. Here, we have compiled a short list of do's and don'ts to combat avoidable problems related to merger financials.

PC Partners Face NY Tax Challenge: Will Other States Follow?

Sheldon I. Banoff

Last year, we informed readers of the rediscovery by some partners in multi-state partnerships of the benefits of becoming a professional corporation ('PC') partner in their law firms, primarily to obtain state income tax savings. New York recently enacted legislation that would potentially adversely affect that strategy, including those who incorporated long before the legislation was passed, and it is unclear whether other states may follow.

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ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

News about lawyers and law firms in the franchising industry.

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ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.

Court Watch

Cynthia M. Klaus

Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.

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Arbitration: Is the Silver Bullet a Dud?

Michael Bowen

On the strength of a substantial body of real-world experience with arbitration as a dispute-resolution norm, many franchisors are asking whether their dogged pursuit of arbitration was actually a mistake.

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Ten Rules for Franchisors to Reduce Litigation Risks

John Edward Connelly, William L. Killion & Brian B. Schnell

For franchisors who do business consistent with a few critical (and largely common-sense) rules, freedom from excessive lawsuits and from truly damaging litigation results is not out of reach.

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